Day 35..."A Father-in-Law with Leadership Tips"

In Exodus 18, Jethro is mentioned as Moses father-in-law 12 times. Why would Moses be so redundant? Perhaps it is an intensification to demonstrate how extraordinary- the source of the advice. Or perhaps he was grateful to have tips on how to manage 1 million people in the wilderness. What classic advice given to Moses. "You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone." Notice the leadership tips. Select those who fear God, are trustworthy, and will take no bribe. We would expect the 10 Commandments in Exodus but perhaps not the leadership tips. The Psalmist today is hoping the Lord will bring justice to those who take advantage of his goodness. The Psalm is downcast until the end..."“Great is the Lord,who delights in the welfare of his servant!”28 Then my tongue shall tell of your righteousnessand of your praise all the day long."
Jesus says faith makes the difference in why the disciples are not able to heal the boy. His words challenge us to never think to small..."if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” He also encourages paying taxes.